Grade 6, (Falcons)
Last year as I was researching and trying to come up with ideas for our Dia de los Muertos oferenda, I came across the idea of a milk jug skeleton. Perhaps you have seen this inspiring, but clever skeleton sculpture used for Halloween as a DIY project. My mind instantly thought of how I could create a deep and meaningful connection to Science and History, for the Hispanic cultural traditions of calaveras and calacas (skulls & skeletons) demonstrate rich symbolism if we know the story and customs behind these works.
Time was limited and the display piece was ambitious, but the piece I created was an instant hit. In fact, my 6th graders fell in love with it so much that they requested to do this as their class art project this year! In the next few weeks, the Falcons are grouped together to collaborate, problem solve, and design their own personal calaveras milk jug sculptures. The snapshots you see below are pieces the students have presently started and are working on. Can't wait to see what the students accomplish with their team work!
Time was limited and the display piece was ambitious, but the piece I created was an instant hit. In fact, my 6th graders fell in love with it so much that they requested to do this as their class art project this year! In the next few weeks, the Falcons are grouped together to collaborate, problem solve, and design their own personal calaveras milk jug sculptures. The snapshots you see below are pieces the students have presently started and are working on. Can't wait to see what the students accomplish with their team work!